Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer

Are you looking for an exciting career in the semiconductor industry? Semiconductors are the key evolving components in the industry today. HORIBA has kept its sights keenly focused on this micro world and provides rewarding careers in Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, Production, and Operations.

HORIBA Semiconductor's proprietary analysis technology is fully demonstrated in a wide range of fields—semiconductors, medicine, environment, science, and engine measurements. In high‑tech industries like semiconductor manufacturing, HORIBA provides an extensive selection of process monitors for integration into manufacturing lines that aid the safe production of high‑performance devices.

Our North American Semiconductor group is searching for an experienced Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer to develop and qualify new proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) data‑acquisition hardware for high‑speed voltage‑current‑impedance data acquisition and analysis for applications in semiconductor RF plasma generator and matching network applications.

• Learn semiconductor plasma equipment engineering, manufacturing methods, either deposition or etch. Experience with hands‑on design, operation or maintenance of radio frequency power supplies, matching networks, vacuum and gas delivery systems.
• Design and work with RF circuits, probes/sensors and systems for high‑frequency (kHz to GHz) data acquisition of voltage, current, impedance signals used on RF generators and match networks used for plasma etch, plasma deposition, or remote plasma processing equipment.
• Conduct simulation, analysis, and modeling of RF circuits using Multiphysics, CAE or other types of simulators like Comsol, Cadence, Ansys, SPICE, etc.
• Prototype, test, and validate RF hardware designs in laboratory environments.
• Collaborate with PCB designers to ensure RF layout guidelines are followed for optimal performance.
• Characterize and optimize RF components such as amplifiers, filters, spectrum analyzer ADCs, and other power/data acquisition components.
• Work closely with embedded firmware engineers and software engineers to create source code, algorithms, and user interfaces on hardware that is developed.
• Perform system‑level integration and testing of RF subsystems.
• Generate documentation including schematics, PCB layout guidelines, test procedures, and design verification reports.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in RF hardware design.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Master’s or PhD degree preferred, and 5+ years of engineering experience related to the semiconductor industry.
• 3–5 years' experience with RF plasma applications in semiconductor or related electronic materials/device manufacturing using low‑medium energy RF and/or microwave plasmas highly desirable.
• Experience in RF data acquisition, RF power control hardware design and development, gas/plasma related materials processing equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Some proficiency in RF simulation and design tools such as Comsol, Cadence, Mentor, Ansys, SPICE, etc. would be a plus.
• Familiarity with PCB layout techniques for RF and high‑speed data acquisition circuits, Mentor Graphics or Cadence schematic capture and PCB layout experience preferable.
• Familiarity with RF regulatory compliance standards (FCC, CE, etc.).
• Familiarity with safety best practices related to electrical energy, ionizing radiation, pressurized gas systems and hazardous chemistry.

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long‑term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.

Qualified candidates can expect to earn between $115,000 and $144,000 depending on experience.

To Apply, please upload your resume and a letter of interest here
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